Primos (TV series)

Primos (TV series)
Primos is an upcoming American animated series created by Natasha Kline for Disney Channel and produced by Disney Television Animation. The series is set to premiere on January 19, 2024.
Synopsis
The series centers around a large Mexican-American family living in Los Angeles. Told through the diary of eccentric 10-year-old Tater Ramírez Humphrey, the series centers on her as she discovers the "it factor" that makes her special alongside her cousins, who moved in with her for the summer.
Cast
Main
Myrna Velasco as Tater Ramírez-Humphrey, the show's 10-year-old protagonist.
Melissa Villaseñor as Nellie Ramírez-Humphrey, Tater's younger, but taller sister.
Michelle Ortiz as Bibi Ramírez-Humphrey, Tater's mother.
Jim Conroy as Bud Humphrey, Tater's father.
Recurring
Angélica María as Buela, Tater's grandmother.
Liza Koshy as Serena, a friend of Tater.
Rick Simon as Cousin Bud and Big Nacho, cousins of Tater.
Elizabeth Grullón as Lita, cousin of Tater.
Cristina Valenzuela as Tere and Tonita, cousins of Tater.
Nomi Ruiz as Tabi, cousin of Tater.
Johnathan Melo as Scooter, cousin of Tater.
Becca Q. Co as Lotlot, cousin of Tater.
Ryan Anderson Lopez as Nachito, cousin of Tater
Sarah Tubert as Cookita, cousin of Tater.
Natasha Kline as Gordita and Chacha, cousins of Tater.
Production
Development
In November 3, 2021, it was reported that Natasha Kline, a long-time storyboarder and character designer, is developing an animated series titled Primos for Disney Television Animation (DTVA). The series was inspired by Kline's childhood summers living with her cousins alongside her extended Mexican-American family and she wanted the lead characters to also be of Mexican-American heritage due to the lack of Mexican-American representation on television during her childhood. Meredith Roberts, a senior vice president at Disney Television Animation said the series bears the "authentic voice" of Kline and "her family's culture and values", saying the series will be aimed at kids and families. Edward Mejia, a DTVA executive, oversaw the series.
On June 15, 2022, at the 2022 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, it was announced that the show's first season would have a order of 30 episodes and noted that Philip Cohen was a show producer. In March 2023, Kline told Animation Magazine that the series was inspired by an adult short she had created for an Upright Citizen's Brigade stand-up comedy show in 2017, was inspired by Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes, and said she loved working with the show's crew, praising their "intense passion, drive, and talent". The release date of the series will be on January 19, 2024.
On June 13, 2023, the opening sequence of the series was released by Disney Branded Television. It received criticism on social media, including from Mexicans and other Latin Americans. Some viewers argued that the sequence had various negative stereotypes, complained about names of some characters and that Spanish grammar in the sequence was incorrect. Others criticized comments by Myrna Velasco, who voices Tater, who described the Spanish language as "forced upon Latin American people" by Spanish conquistadors.
In an interview on June 16, 2023, Kline said the series is based on her personal experiences of growing up with a multicultural Mexican-American family in Los Angeles in the 1990s, being bicultural, biracial, and noted that the project's relatability attracted well-known individuals like Melissa Villaseñor. She also stated that Tater doesn't speak Spanish, which is why her grammar is incorrect, the importance of cousins in her life, and noted that the art style showcased the environment in L.A. She additionally hoped the series would make people proud of their roots.
The series will air half-hour episodes that are divided into 11-minute stories and premiere on Disney Channel.
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2020s American animated television series
2024 American television series debuts
American animated fantasy television series
English-language television shows
Disney Channel original programming
Disney controversies
Upcoming animated television series
Hispanic and Latino American television
Animated television series about families
Animated television series about children
Race-related controversies in animation
Race-related controversies in television
Television series by Disney Television Animation
Television shows set in Los Angeles